Best method to season a 18.5” WSM?

[Jeffrey_A_BBQ]

Hi folks,

Deep-cleaned my WSM and installed a gasket kit today. Just wanted to check on the forum for any advice or tips regarding seasoning the WSM, as I have that once-in-awhile opportunity to do it right while it’s all cleaned up!

Thanks!
-Jeff

 

[DanHoo]

Ok, I really don't know but bacon really is the answer to many things.

 

[Colin]

One eight lb. pork butt and three or four chunks of apple wood will season it up nicely. Just start cookin'.

 

[Chris Allingham]

Just start cooking. I don't buy into the whole seasoning thing.

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[Jeffrey_A_BBQ]

Thanks for the tips! I pretty much went straight to cooking, as suggested, only after letting a small pile of charcoal burn for a little while to make sure I burned off any cleaning chemical residue. The BBQ chicken came out great!

 

[W Tyler]

Follow Chris' advice.

No need to season a porcelain coated smoker that will never rust, if it's never dropped and the surface is never scratched.